- #1 Football Manager 26
72% matchMostly Negative32% of 29,954 reviews2025
Dev: Sports InteractivePub: SEGA
Windows · Mac
Median: 54.7 hrsMean: 108.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Step into the dugout and experience the future of football management.
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 36.5% ★, Sports 35%, Simulation 11%, Strategy 8.6%, Management 8.3%
- #2 Foosball Manager
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: machnikl
Windows
Build your table football club from nothing. Scout, train, and manage players, set your lineup and tactics, and watch matches unfold on a physics-driven table. Climb the divisions and become a foosball legend.
Why similar: Sports 37.7%, Football (Soccer) 31.3% ★, Simulation 13.2%, Strategy 8.9%, Management 8.4%
- #3 Underdog Futsal
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Havenarc
Windows
Become the manager of a small neighborhood futsal club, recruit players on a tight budget, and build your tactics. Manage morale through team activities, shift the momentum with substitutions and tactical changes in tense text-based matches, and grow your team step by step.
Why similar: Sports 40.6%, Football (Soccer) 28.7% ★, Simulation 11.7%, Strategy 7.7%, Management 7.7%
- #4 Football Club Manager 26 LIVE
70% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: Halfspace Games
Windows
Multiplayer football management built on fair competition. Outsmart rivals with skill and strategy - no random packs, no pay-to-win gameplay. Take charge of your club, build your squad, and prove yourself on the world stage.
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 40.5% ★, Sports 33.8%, Simulation 8.7%, Strategy 8.6%, Management 7.3%
- #5 Pro 11 - Football Manager Game
73% matchMostly Positive75% of 357 reviews2020
Dev: Trophy Games ApS
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Become the best football manager. Join Pro 11 and claim the championship!
Why similar: Sports 45.3%, Football (Soccer) 27.8% ★, Simulation 11.6%, Strategy 10.6%, Management 4.6%
- #6 Kevin Toms Football Star Manager
68% matchPositive93% of 29 reviews2025
Dev: Kevin TomsPub: Curveball Games
Windows
The original retro-styled football management game remade and re-released in 2025. It's a faithful recreation of the original groundbreaking 1982 Football Manager, the title that launched the football-management genre!
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 37.2% ★, Sports 34.1%, Simulation 9.8%, Management 9%, Economy 4.1%
- #7 Ultimate Club Manager 26
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Alpex Studio
Windows
Become the president of your club and make decisions that change its destiny. Manage transfers, staff, finances, media, facilities, and the president's personal life in a deep and dynamic football management experience.
Why similar: Sports 41.5%, Football (Soccer) 33.5% ★, Simulation 14.6%, Management 9%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #8 Pro Soccer Manager 27
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Catoo Games
Windows
Become the manager of a football team and take full control of your club. Manage scouting, training, facilities, and squad development. Choose your philosophy: focus on coaching and tactics, or invest in developing the next generation of stars. Success depends on your decisions.
Why similar: Sports 39.3%, Football (Soccer) 29.7% ★, Simulation 13.8%, Strategy 10.4%, Management 6.2%
- #9 New Star™ Manager
70% matchVery Positive87% of 514 reviews2018
Dev: New Star Games Ltd.Pub: Five Aces Publishing Ltd.
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 99.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
This is soccer management like you’ve never experienced it - Be more than just a player, be the head, the heart, and backbone of New Star FC. Be the Manager.
Why similar: Sports 38.7%, Football (Soccer) 36.5% ★, Simulation 14%, Management 9.1%, Indie 1.7%
- #10 Football Academy Manager
65% matchNo user reviews93% of 165 reviews2026
Dev: Hubi
Windows
Run your own football academy. Scout and discover young talents, evaluate their potential, manage their development through training, and negotiate transfers with clubs to grow your prestige and influence.
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 38% ★, Sports 28.9%, Management 12.8%, Economy 9.2%, Simulation 5.9%
- #11 BFM 26
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Believr Games Pub: Believr Interactive
Windows
A deep football management simulation where you control tactics, transfers, training, and club development. Build your squad, outsmart rivals, and lead your team to glory.
Why similar: Sports 40.3%, Football (Soccer) 27.2% ★, Simulation 11.6%, Management 9.5%, Strategy 9.3%
- #12 UltFoot: Football Manager
69% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Scarlett GameStudio
Windows
Manage your football team and take on challenging, realistic tournaments. Develop your squad, trade players, play real-time multiplayer matches, and customize every detail of your club to make it truly unique.
Why similar: Sports 35.9%, Football (Soccer) 31.7% ★, Simulation 12.4%, Strategy 9.6%, Management 8.6%
- #13 Premier Manager 10
70% matchMixed57% of 28 reviews2020
Dev: Zushi GamesPub: Funbox Media Ltd
Windows
With improved playability from previous versions, and ease of use, Premier Manager ‘10 is the ideal game for those who love the high-pressure world of topflight football management. PLEASE NOTE: You will start from the 2009/10 season.
Why similar: Sports 49%, Football (Soccer) 28.1% ★, Simulation 14.6%, Management 8.3%
- #14 Football Owner 2025
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Harmonia Games
Windows
Take charge of your football club in Football Owner 2025! Build your dream team, manage finances, make key transfers, and lead your club to glory. Can you handle the pressure and become the ultimate football owner?
Why similar: Sports 38.7%, Football (Soccer) 28.6% ★, Simulation 9.5%, Management 9.2%, Strategy 6.8%
- #15 Empire Eleven 2026
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: NextStation Games
Windows
Build your football empire. Scout talent, manage finances, develop tactics and lead your club from obscurity to glory in a deep football management simulation.
Why similar: Sports 37.1%, Football (Soccer) 30.3% ★, Simulation 12.9%, Strategy 9.9%, Management 8.2%
- #16 Club Soccer Director 2022
68% matchMixed66% of 110 reviews2022
Dev: Go Play Games LtdPub: Go Play Games Ltd
Windows
Take control of a Real Football Club or create your own club, in Club Soccer Director 2022 a fast-paced Football Club Management Game. Download Club Soccer Director 2022 now for FREE & start your Football management journey.
Why similar: Sports 41.4%, Football (Soccer) 27% ★, Simulation 13.9%, Strategy 10.3%, Management 6.1%
- #17 Player's Eleven - A Football Manager Game
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Green Pitch Gaming
Windows
A football manager like there has never been before. Play Player's Eleven the way you want, as a youth coach, sports director, head coach or club director. Choose your role and lead your club to titles and glory.
Why similar: Sports 41.6%, Football (Soccer) 32.1% ★, Simulation 10.8%, Management 10.5%, Strategy 3.2%
- #18 Lords of Football
72% matchMixed52% of 352 reviews2013
Dev: Geniaware SrlPub: Fish Eagle
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Lords of Football is a whole new sports lifestyle simulator, played in God Mode.The everyday routine of football is brought to life, simulating footballers' training to improve their skills and all the drama and real-life distractions that unfold during a normal season.
Why similar: Sports 49.4%, Football (Soccer) 24.3% ★, Simulation 12.8%, Strategy 8.9%, Management 3.1%
- #19 99Managers Futsal Edition
68% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Simon Dalvai
Windows · Mac · Linux
Manage a futsal team and lead it to success by scouting players and choosing the best tactic and line up for every match. Customize teams and players with the in-game editor. Proudly open source.
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 40.2% ★, Sports 25.9%, Management 11.3%, Simulation 9.9%, Strategy 8.9%
- #20 Footy Ball Tournament 2018
70% match4 user reviews0% of 4 reviews2018
Dev: Heroic Games Studio
Windows
The auto-run football tournament soccer game. Be the player, be the manager.
Why similar: Sports 38.4%, Football (Soccer) 32.5% ★, Simulation 10.6%, Strategy 9.3%, Management 6.8%
- #21 Retro Football Boss
70% matchMixed56% of 39 reviews2016
Dev: 1888 GamesPub: Plug In Digital
Windows · Mac
Retro Football Boss is a historical football management simulation featuring the English professional leagues from 1888 to 1998 (with German leagues coming soon). This is your chance to take a trip down memory lane or right the wrongs of the past.
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 41.8% ★, Sports 28.7%, Simulation 13.2%, Strategy 8%, Management 7%
- #22 Player's Eleven
68% matchVery Positive83% of 52 reviews2020
Dev: Green Pitch Gaming
Windows
You're the manager and it's your team. Play Player's Eleven now! Run the club of your choice or work your way up from the bottom to the top. Extensive editing options available.
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 42.1% ★, Sports 29%, Management 13.5%, Simulation 11.1%, 2D 2.2%
- #23 PIX Football Manager
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: PeytonParrishGames
Windows
PIX Football Manager is a nostalgic, casual football management simulator focused on scouting. Set your tactics, find hidden gems, and improve your facilities as you build a dynasty. With no visible player stats, you must spot talent yourself. Grab your clipboard, the game starts now.
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 35.2% ★, Sports 30.6%, Simulation 10.1%, Management 8.4%, Strategy 7.8%
- #24 Football AFK
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Happyland Games
Windows
The football management game that plays itself. It runs at the bottom of your screen while you live your life. Enjoy real team progression, make a few smart choices, and let the rest unfold without demanding your attention.
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 36.7% ★, Sports 19.7%, Management 12.4%, Idler 10.5%, Simulation 9.2%
- #25 Pocket League Story
65% matchVery Positive90% of 180 reviews2022
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
Train your team to battle to the top in this sensational soccer team simulation!
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 42.9% ★, Sports 28.8%, Simulation 8.8%, Strategy 6.6%, Management 4.8%
- #26 Matchday Manager
65% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lucky Conker Games
Windows
Pure football management stripped to its essence. Build your squad, develop talent, and dominate the league. No press conferences, no social media just tactical decisions that matter. Inspired by the golden age of text-based management sims.
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 35.8% ★, Sports 29.8%, Simulation 15%, Management 9.7%, Strategy 7.8%
- #27 New Star™ Soccer 5
67% matchMostly Positive70% of 851 reviews2012
Dev: New Star Games
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 13.4 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Live the life of an up-and-coming superstar in this unique football career game. Start out as a 16 year old lad and work your way to the top to become a footballing legend!
Why similar: Sports 46.7%, Football (Soccer) 37.4% ★, Simulation 14.1%, Indie 1.9%
- #28 Football Pitch Simulator
60% matchVery Positive93% of 169 reviews2025
Dev: Incipient Day
Windows · Mac
Build your own football pitch business. Make repairs, expand your facilities, and attract the interest of football fans.
Why similar: Sports 40.2%, Football (Soccer) 36.8% ★, Simulation 17.9%, Casual 3.4%, Indie 0.9%
- #29 Football Career Mode 26
61% match6 user reviews33% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: 44games
Windows
Football Career Mode 26 is a straightforward football manager game. Choose a club, choose a sponsor and start your football manager career! Lead your club to the top through transfers, scouting, infrastructure updates and much more and win as many titles as possible!
Why similar: Sports 39.5%, Football (Soccer) 34% ★, Simulation 11.6%, Strategy 7%, Management 5.5%
- #30 F11 Football Manager
61% matchMostly Positive78% of 23 reviews2025
Dev: Factotum
Windows · Mac
Manage your own club in F11 Football Manager. Sign players, upgrade the stadium, negotiate sponsorships and devise tactics to lead your team to glory. Do you have what it takes to be the best football manager?
Why similar: Sports 47.8%, Football (Soccer) 21.8% ★, Simulation 13.8%, Strategy 7.4%, Management 7%
- #31 WE ARE FOOTBALL
63% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,447 reviews2021
Dev: Winning Streak GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 34.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Lead your football club through national championships and to international stardom. Take over an established men’s or women’s team of your choice as its manager or bring a small team into the big league.
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 45.5% ★, Sports 33.2%, Management 7.5%, Simulation 7%, Strategy 6.5%
- #32 Non-League Football Manager
64% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Black Cannon Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Manage one of over 1,000 real non-league clubs through the English football pyramid. Day jobs, ground grading, gate receipts, cup runs, and a world where clubs can fold around you. Football management at its most real.
Why similar: Sports 38.2%, Football (Soccer) 37.2% ★, Simulation 14%, Strategy 10.1%, Singleplayer 0.5%
- #33 Global Soccer: A Management Game 2018
66% matchMixed63% of 24 reviews2018
Dev: Forever Young Games
Windows
In Global Soccer: A Management Game 2018 there are no restrictions, the whole world becomes playable! The 210 playable nations and the 4000+ playable clubs guarantees truly infinite hours to play.
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 43.8% ★, Sports 29%, Management 10.7%, Strategy 7.7%, Simulation 5.9%
- #34 Football Star Life 23/24
63% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Seb Quilici
Windows
Become a football player and lead the career of your dreams. Be precise, score as many goals as possible, make the right choices during the transfer window, win numerous prestigious trophies, and become a legend!
Why similar: Sports 47.1%, Football (Soccer) 32.7% ★, Simulation 15.5%, Casual 3.2%, Indie 0.8%
- #35 Super Arcade Soccer
65% matchMixed56% of 57 reviews2019
Dev: Ruben Alcañiz
Windows · Mac
Classic Football is back with Super Arcade Soccer. Super Arcade Soccer is a fun soccer game with arcade playability; direct, accessible control; and a wide range of actions, such as passing, centering, skill shots…
Why similar: Sports 51.8%, Football (Soccer) 30.6% ★, Simulation 15.4%, Indie 2.2%
- #36 Penalty Shooters 2
60% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: NUSPEKO
Windows
A fast-paced football penalty shootout game where you pick from 360 teams across 12 leagues, aim with the mouse, and click to dive as the keeper. Outsmart smart AI goalkeepers and climb from group stage to knockout glory.
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 51.8% ★, Sports 44.3%, 2D 2.8%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #37 Futuball - Future Football Manager Game
63% matchMostly Positive71% of 77 reviews2020
Dev: Trophy Games
Windows
Clone the best football stars and manage your dream team.
Why similar: Sports 56%, Simulation 17.9%, Strategy 15.7%, Football (Soccer) 8% ★, Management 2.4%
- #38 WFO World Football Online
62% matchMixed60% of 10 reviews2022
Dev: Cagatay GuvenPub: Eren Aydin
Windows
WFO World Football Online is an online football management game with a non-scripted match engine on a virtual football world continuously developed by AI.
Why similar: Sports 45.7%, Football (Soccer) 36.2% ★, Simulation 11.4%, Strategy 6.7%
- #39 Football Referee Simulator
58% matchVery Positive91% of 477 reviews2024
Dev: Vladimir Pliashkun
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Football Referee Simulator—the groundbreaking game that puts you in the referee's shoes! Are you ready to kickstart your career in the lower divisions and ascend to legendary status by overseeing thrilling finals?
Why similar: Sports 46.3%, Football (Soccer) 40% ★, Simulation 10.4%, 2D 2%, Indie 0.7%
- #40 Director of Management: Football Club
62% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Rusthorn
Windows · Mac · Linux
The deepest football management sim ever built. 577 territories. 15,000+ competitions. 20,000+ clubs. 500,000+ players and staff. Men's and women's football simulated equally. No microtransactions. Steam Deck ready.
Why similar: Sports 53.3%, Simulation 18.7%, Strategy 14.1%, Management 10.5%, 2D 2.5%
- #41 Backyard Soccer '98
57% matchVery Positive96% of 209 reviews2024
Dev: Mega Cat StudiosPub: Playground Productions
Windows
Return to the soccer field with your favorite Backyard athletes! The original Backyard Soccer 1998 is back and now enhanced to run on Steam. Build your roster from among the iconic Backyard Kids. Kick, pass, and score in this classic game that made soccer fun for everyone!
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 47.2% ★, Sports 44.6%, Simulation 5.8%, Casual 1.9%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #42 Master Manager
60% match7 user reviews57% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: Hasbeen Games
Windows
You are the manager of a football club, determine its future by making the best decisions regarding tactics, training, player contracts, sponsorship deals and infrastructure. Watch your players performing on our amazing 2d match engine.
Why similar: Sports 38.9%, Football (Soccer) 31.4% ★, Simulation 13.5%, Strategy 7.6%, Management 7%
- #43 Balance of Soccer
63% match4 user reviews25% of 4 reviews2018
Dev: Stepiral Studio
Windows
This is a 3D soccer simulation game. Including the 2022 World Cup and the 2021 European Cup. You can freely set the team's formation and tactics, and you can also control the players in real time.
Why similar: Sports 43.8%, Football (Soccer) 37.7% ★, Simulation 13.9%, Casual 2.6%, Indie 2.1%
- #44 Sports Betting Simulator
61% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2021
Dev: Ashina Games
Windows
This is a sports betting simulation game. You have to make bets and earn money in order to achieve set goals and advance in your adventure.
Why similar: Sports 44.6%, Football (Soccer) 28.7% ★, Simulation 11.8%, Strategy 7.8%, Management 6.6%
- #45 Soccer Boss
57% match8 user reviews63% of 8 reviews2025
Dev: Alternative Software Ltd
Windows · Mac
Be the Boss of your own soccer club, choosing from clubs from the biggest leagues across Europe. Make decisions based on tactics, training, staff recruitment and player selection. Spend your transfer budget wisely during the transfer window whilst keeping the board satisfied with your performance.
Why similar: Sports 36.8%, Football (Soccer) 25.9% ★, Simulation 12.2%, Management 11.7%, Strategy 9.9%